Banks, Joseph, Sir, 1743-1820

Person

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Dates

Existence: 1743-02-24 - 1820-06-19

Biography

Joseph Banks was an English naturalist, botanist, and patron of the natural sciences who is well known for the expedition to Newfoundland and Labrador. Famous Naturalist of Cook's expedition around the world. President of the Royal Society. His important manuscripts are preserved in the botanical department of the British Museum. His house in Soho Square was the gathering-place for scientific men of every nation.

Found in 1 Collection or Record:

Banks, Joseph, 1788-07-26

Item

Identifier: 1981.008.2

Scope and Contents

Handwritten and signed letter from Banks to unknown recipient, 1s.

Dates: 1788-07-26

Found in: The University of Tulsa, McFarlin Library, Department of Special Collections & University Archives / General historical manuscripts, documents and photographs

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